School Uniform at Ashlands

At Ashlands it is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school or when participating in school organised events.

Our policy is based on the notion that the school uniform:

identifies the child with the school

promotes a sense of pride

generates a sense of community and belonging

is practical and smart

makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance

is regarded as suitable wear for school and is good value of money

is designed with health and safety in mind

It is very important that all items of clothing are clearly named

The only item the school requires to bear the school logo is the sweatshirt or cardigan. Other items of uniform are available with the logo but they may also be purchased from high street retailers without the logo e.g. plain white polo shirts.

Listed below is the list of Ashlands School uniform your child is expected to have. School uniform suppliers may offer other items of logo'ed / non- logo'ed uniform but these are not compulsory.

We ask that all parents of children at Ashlands support the school uniform policy.

We believe that parents have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. One of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and that it is clean, is in good repair and is named.

On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear jewellery in school with the exception of earring studs and small objects of religious significance. We ask the children to either remove these objects during PE or cover them with a plaster to prevent the risk of injury. For the safety of the children and to prevent the risk of injury shoes with a heel, platform soles and flip flops are not allowed due to the danger of tripping whilst running in the playground. For the same reason we would prefer children not to wear open-toed sandals but if this is not possible we ask that they wear socks.

Uniform Suppliers

We have 4 suppliers for uniform at Ashlands. All are web based and supply the same uniform, although prices may vary. You are of course free to buy non logo'ed uniform e.g plain white polo shirts and grey skirts/ trousers etc from any high street retailer.

Once on the homepage select 'Bradford' from the list of Education Authority.

A list of schools will then be given - select Ashlands Primary school.

All uniform items are then displayed - select items that you wish to buy these will then be placed in your basket.

Checkout to arrange payment and delivery.

Any item purchased via Tescos are eligible for clubcard points. Ashlands will also receive a 5% donation.

Second Hand Uniform Shop at Ashlands.

Ashlands Second Hand Uniform Shop is now well established and run by a group of volunteers. There are some really excellent quality uniform clothes for sale at fantastically knock down prices. Items have been donated and we have made sure that everything that goes on sale is in good condition with all the profits going directly to Friends.

Uniform sales are held in the playground once a term.

If you have any good quality uniforms that you wish to donate please bring them to school office, thank you.